Jeff Howe

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Howe

The Pittsburgh Steelers tradeed wide receiver George Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder. Why they made the moveThe Steelers had been looking to move Pickens for a while now, deciding his off-field antics weren't worth the high-end ability on the field.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Howe

The biggest winners of the NFL Draft might not have a chance to cash in on their investments until next year. The Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams each added first-round picks in 2026, which is shaping up to boast a much better collection of quarterbacks than the 2025 class. And it could be one of the most memorable classes in recent history if Texas' Arch Manning declares to enhance the level of star power.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Howe |Alec Lewis |Cale Clinton

The Minnesota Vikings and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel have agreed to terms on a one-year extension worth $23 million, according to a league source. The deal includes $22.4 million fully guaranteed. After spending his first five years with the Miami Dolphins, Van Ginkel joined the Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal in 2024. Van Ginkel thrived in Brian Flores' defense, posting a career-high 11 1/2 sacks and 18 tackles for loss during the 2024 season.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Howe |RJ Kraft

Matt Gay is inking a one-year deal to join the Washington Commanders as the team's new kicker, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. The deal will see Gay earn $4.35 million fully guaranteed and is worth up to $5 million with incentives, according to a league source. Gay will earn the most guaranteed money on a one-year deal for a kicker in NFL history, according to NFL Network. In a corresponding move, the Commanders released kicker Zane Gonzalez, according to a league source.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Howe |Zac Jackson |RJ Kraft

The Cleveland Browns are signing veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. NFL Network first reported the agreement. Terms of the deal are unknown. Cleveland marks Johnson's third stop in the AFC North - he spent the first five years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and part of last season with the Baltimore Ravens. He visited with the Browns Monday before agreeing to a deal.